College and
University Profiles -- this
site groups colleges by their main features or strengths, such as good
continuing education programs for adults or colleges with outstanding marching
bands; registration is required
EducationPlanner.org -- this site gives you lots of tools to use to get ready for
college! From calculators to checklists, learning style guide to SAT
prep tips, this is a great place to start for both students and parents.
Kaarme -- use this site
to find colleges and scholarships
Peterson's Planner
-- find colleges or graduate programs, financial aid,
study-abroad programs, and other education-related
resources
College Board Online: Pay
for College -- explanations of how to pay for your college education,
how to figure out the costs, etc.
FAFSA On the Web
-- Free Application for Federal Student Aid online submission; you can also
fill out and print a PDF version by going to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov,
if you prefer to send a form in by mail. To order a copy of a paper
FAFSA form, call 1-800-433-3243.
Sallie Mae --
information about student loans and ways of saving for college
Tuition
Funding Sources -- a private group that collects information on general
and school-specific scholarships; free of charge for users of Pennsylvania
public libraries.
Elementary and Secondary Schools and Home Schooling Sites
Early
Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools; designed to help
teachers, parents and community members detect warning signs of potentially
dangerous student behavior
StopBullying.gov
-- federal goverment website with information for teens, parents and
educators about how to recognize and stop bullying
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